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Which shall I stitch? A shadow box brimming with miniatures? A homespun quilted hanging? h's a tough choice - but a fun one. Which ever you choose, our little country ladies arc simply delightful.
Shadowbox miniatures are worked on 18 ct. white Zweigart aide. Quilted hanging is stitched on 14 cl. white Zweigart aida. Fabric courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Ltd. For shadowbox. see Buyer's Guide on page 12.

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Mix and match these styles in your own home or give them as shower gifts for the June Bride. Whether you choose Country American, English or French, these beautiful triangles of color deserve a prominent place on your country table.
English Country placemat set is worked on white. French Country placemat set is worked on ivory. American Country placemat set is worked on oatmeal. All of these breadcloths, placemats and napkins are 14 ct fabric. They are
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Lemon Surprise Bread
Suprise Mix:
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 tsp. baking powder


from refrigerator. Stir until crumbly and divide in half. Sprinkle
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grapevine wreaths, they arc simple to make and a decorative ornament for your tree. They arc also nice when used with greenery. They may be trimmed to serve for the holidays or used throughout the year. These are a few more names of Jesus to add to your growing collection.
Grapevine wreaths are worked on 18 ct. beige Zweigart aida. Fabric courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Ltd.
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Beverly F.
like "our model was stitched on 18-count Aida using 2-ply floss for cross-stitch and 1-ply for backstitch." That’s fine if you’re
count linen over 2), but what if you prefer to work with a different count fabric?
The "rule-of-thumb" has always been to use
best judgement" is an even better axiom. When cross-stitching with 1-, 2-, or 3-ply floss, I suggest backstitching with 1- ply
6-ply floss, backstitch with 2-ply floss. If in doubt, use the fewest strands you think may

used may determine their weight.
Backstitching within the cross-stitched area adds detail and definition. These stitches are
backstitching stands alone, as on flower stems or wrought iron railings or twigs on
flower? Backstitch lettering, on the other hand, looks fuzzy if it is too thick.
straight stitches, such as a cat’s whiskers or riggings on a tall ship, add them after the piece is washed and blocked. (The fabric will probably shrink slightly in washing and leave the long threads loose and floppy if they are in the work already.)
Happy Stitchin’!